Alabama Crimson Tide hosting several elite recruits

It’s a big weekend for the University of Alabama. It’s Homecoming in Tuscaloosa which culminates with a battle against the No. 24 Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday night. The rocking atmosphere at Bryant-Denny Stadium will descend upon top recruits in attendance which includes official visitors, five-star players, elite underclassmen and a heavy dose of Crimson Tide commitments.

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Alabama will host two official visitors

Daevin Hobbs, five-star defensive end from Robinson High School in Concord, North Carolina, and Jordan Hall, four-star defensive tackle from Westside High School in Jacksonville, Florida, are the official visitors for the Tide.

Hobbs revealed a November 25 commitment date earlier this week. It’s a date he has mentioned (as a possibility) throughout the last few months. Hobbs took an official visit to Tennessee last weekend. He will take an official to Georgia (vs. Tennessee) on November 5. The Volunteers currently lead according to the the On3 Sports Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Hall’s interest in Alabama is starting to grow after the Tide recently turned up the heat in his recruitment.

On3's Director of Recruiting @ChadSimmons_ still sees Georgia as the team to beat for 4-star DL Jordan Hall, but Alabama could be closing the gap👀

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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) October 20, 2022

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Five-star duo returning to T-Town

James Smith, five-star defensive tackle, and Qua Russaw, five-star linebacker from Carver High School in Montgomery, are also slated to return to Tuscaloosa for the game against the Bulldogs. The teammates were also in town three weeks ago for the Tide’s home win against Vanderbilt.

The state’s top two recruits are fresh off an official visit to Florida. A decision will not happen until December with both expected to select the same school. Russaw and Smith have also visited Auburn (3x) and Alabama State this fall. They are expected to visit Georgia and Ohio State in November.

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Four-star cornerback Damari Brown visiting the Crimson Tide

Damari Brown, four-star cornerback from American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, is taking an unofficial visit. Brown took an official visit to Alabama in June. He has also taken official visits to Clemson and Florida State. Brown is currently slated to visit Miami next month.

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Decisions coming soon for a few top juniors

Julian Sayin, the No. 4 quarterback in the country according to On3 Sports, is expected to decide sometime in November. His trip to Alabama is likely his final visit before the announcement.

“I want to get the atmosphere’s whole feel this weekend,” Sayin told On3 Sports earlier this week regarding his second visit to Alabama. “I want to see what a game day is like. What is it like with students there? This visit will show me a lot. I will take it all in. From the fans to the campus to everything Alabama is about. It will be a big one.”

Sterling Dixon, Top-100 linebacker from Mobile Christian in Alabama, attended the Tide’s season opener against Utah State. He recently revealed a December 1 commitment date. Alabama, Auburn and LSU are currently considered the three schools hoping to add the in-state target to its future roster.

Kavion Henderson, four-star edge from Leeds High School in Alabama, will announce his decision on November 6. Henderson has been a regular in Tuscaloosa while attending most home games this season.

CLICK HERE to get the details on each junior, and if a school has the edge in their recruitment! Also find a few other significant underclassmen targets visiting the Crimson Tide this weekend including Jordan Lockhart, four-star linebacker and Ole Miss commitment from St. John Bosco in Bellflower, California, and Daniel Hill, four-star running back from Meridian High School in Mississippi.

Tony Mitchell, Dylan Lonergan to help recruit on Saturday night

A lot of Alabama commitments will return to Tuscaloosa on Saturday night. Tony Mitchell, Top-100 safety from Thompson High School in Alabaster, Yhonzae Pierre, Top-100 linebacker from Eufaula High School, Wilkin Formby, Top-100 offensive tackle from Northridge High School in Tuscaloosa, Hunter Osborne, four-star defensive end from Hewitt-Trussville High School, and Ryqueze McElderry, four-star offensive guard from Anniston High School, represent the in-state senior class.

“I’ll be there,” said Tony Mitchell. “I feel like Bama should blow them out. They definitely have a chip on their shoulder after last weekend. I think they will all come out on another level.”

Jalen Hale, top-100 wide receiver from Longview High School in Texas, Dylan Lonergan, four-star quarterback from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Georgia, Ty Lockwood, four-star tight end from Independence High School in Thompson’s Station, Tennessee, Bray Hubbard, four-star safety from Ocean Springs High School in Mississippi, are the only confirmed out-of-state commitments.

Jaylen Mbawke, the two-way athlete from Clay-Chalkville High School is the top junior in Alabama. The No. 7 overall recruit in the On300 is an early commitment for the Tide. Mbawke along with Ryan Williams, 2025 wide receiver from Saraland High School, will also return. Williams committed to Alabama two weekends ago.

CLICK HERE for details on the key recruits the Alabama commitments will target this weekend! A few other Alabama commitments have also said they are still working on final details and may attend on Saturday night.

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